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Job description
Position Type Full Time
nJob Shift Day
nCategory Health Care
nDescription
nSENIOR RADIATION THERAPIST
nDepartment: Radiation Oncology Company: Urology Clinics of North Texas, PLLC / Cancer Centers of North Texas Reports To: Chief Radiation Therapist and/or Radiation Oncology Leadership FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employment Status: Full-Time Schedule: Day Shift
nJOB SUMMARY
nThe Senior Radiation Therapist is an experienced clinical professional responsible for the safe, accurate, and compassionate delivery of radiation therapy services to patients undergoing cancer treatment. In addition to performing the full scope of Radiation Therapist responsibilities, the Senior Radiation Therapist serves as a clinical resource to other Radiation Therapists and members of the Radiation Oncology team.
nThis position provides advanced clinical support for complex treatment setups, treatment delivery, imaging, CT simulation, workflow coordination, quality assurance, and troubleshooting. The Senior Radiation Therapist also assists with staff orientation and training, promotes consistency with established clinical protocols and departmental procedures, and supports continuous improvement initiatives within Radiation Oncology.
nThe Senior Radiation Therapist works collaboratively with Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, Dosimetrists, Nursing, Radiation Therapists, and other members of the oncology care team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
nThis position does not have primary responsibility for formal staff supervision or performance management unless specifically assigned.
nESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care and Radiation Treatment Delivery
nnnSafely and accurately administer prescribed radiation therapy treatments in accordance with physician prescriptions, treatment plans, departmental procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
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nnReview treatment prescriptions, treatment parameters, imaging, documentation, and required approvals prior to initiating treatment.
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nnAccurately position patients and reproduce treatment setups utilizing appropriate immobilization and positioning devices.
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nnDemonstrate advanced proficiency with complex treatment setups and treatment techniques.
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nnPerform treatment imaging and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) procedures in accordance with established protocols.
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nnRecognize treatment setup discrepancies and take appropriate action before proceeding with treatment.
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nnMonitor patients during treatment and recognize changes in patient condition that require clinical evaluation or intervention.
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nnPromptly communicate patient concerns, treatment-related issues, or changes in clinical condition to the Radiation Oncologist, nurse, or other appropriate member of the care team.
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nnMaintain patient privacy, dignity, comfort, and safety throughout treatment.
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nnProvide compassionate and professional care to patients and their families throughout the course of radiation therapy.
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n nCT Simulation and Treatment Preparation
nnnPerform CT simulation procedures in accordance with physician directives and established departmental protocols.
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nnPrepare patients for simulation and treatment planning procedures.
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nnUtilize appropriate patient positioning, immobilization, and reproducibility techniques.
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nnVerify patient identification, treatment site, physician orders, and required documentation prior to simulation.
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nnAssist with complex simulations and specialized patient setups.
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nnAccurately document simulation procedures and communicate pertinent information to Dosimetry, Medical Physics, Radiation Oncology physicians, and other appropriate team members.
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n nSenior Clinical Support
nnnServe as an experienced clinical resource for Radiation Therapists and other members of the Radiation Oncology team.
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nnProvide guidance and assistance with complex treatment setups, treatment delivery, imaging, simulation, and workflow-related questions.
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nnAssist Radiation Therapists in troubleshooting clinical and treatment-related issues and escalate concerns when appropriate.
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nnSupport consistent application of departmental policies, procedures, treatment protocols, and safety standards.
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nnAssist with the orientation, training, and clinical development of newly hired Radiation Therapists and other appropriate team members.
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nnServe as a preceptor or clinical resource for Radiation Therapy students when assigned.
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nnProvide constructive clinical guidance and support to team members while maintaining a collaborative and professional work environment.
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nnAssist leadership in identifying training needs, workflow concerns, and opportunities to improve clinical operations.
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nnSupport the implementation of new treatment techniques, equipment, technology, and clinical processes.
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nnProvide clinical coverage and assistance as necessary to support departmental and patient care needs.
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n nQuality Assurance and Patient Safety
nnnPerform assigned equipment checks and quality assurance activities in accordance with departmental procedures.
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nnFollow established radiation safety requirements and ALARA principles.
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nnMaintain knowledge of and compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, safety, and organizational requirements.
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nnIdentify potential treatment errors, safety concerns, process breakdowns, or deviations from established protocols and immediately escalate concerns through appropriate channels.
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nnParticipate in departmental quality assurance, patient safety, and process improvement activities.
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nnAssist with reviewing and improving treatment workflows and clinical processes to promote accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety.
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nnParticipate in incident review, process evaluation, or corrective action activities as requested by Radiation Oncology leadership.
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nnMaintain a strong culture of safety and encourage team members to appropriately identify and communicate potential safety concerns.
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n nDocumentation and Information Systems
nnnAccurately and timely document treatment, simulation, imaging, and other required clinical information in ARIA or the designated Oncology Information System.
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nnReview treatment records for accuracy and completeness.
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nnMaintain appropriate documentation in accordance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
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nnDemonstrate proficiency with applicable Radiation Oncology systems, including ARIA, Eclipse, and other clinical technology utilized by the department.
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nnMaintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational requirements.
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n nPatient Education and Communication
nnnExplain treatment procedures and expectations to patients in a manner that is understandable, compassionate, and appropriate to the patient's needs.
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nnAnswer patient questions within the Radiation Therapist's scope of practice and refer clinical questions to the appropriate healthcare professional.
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nnRecognize and respond appropriately to patient anxiety, discomfort, or concerns.
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nnMaintain effective communication with patients, family members, physicians, and members of the multidisciplinary care team.
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n nTeamwork and Department Operations
nnnCollaborate effectively with Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, Dosimetrists, Nursing, Radiation Therapists, and other clinical and administrative team members.
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nnAssist with maintaining efficient patient flow and daily treatment operations.
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nnCommunicate treatment delays, equipment concerns, scheduling issues, or other operational challenges to appropriate leadership.
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nnAssist with departmental coverage and workflow adjustments as necessary to meet patient care needs.
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nnParticipate in departmental meetings, training, continuing education, and other organizational activities as required.
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nnDemonstrate professionalism, accountability, dependability, and effective communication in interactions with patients and team members.
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nnPerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned within the scope of the position.
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n nWORK ENVIRONMENT
nThe Senior Radiation Therapist works primarily in a Radiation Oncology clinical environment and may have occupational exposure to patients with infectious illnesses, bodily fluids, radiation-producing equipment, and other conditions typically associated with a healthcare setting.
nThe employee is expected to comply with all organizational infection prevention, radiation safety, workplace safety, and
nQualifications
nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required
nnnGraduate of an accredited or approved Radiation Therapy program.
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nnMinimum of three (3) years of recent Radiation Oncology experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience demonstrating advanced clinical proficiency.
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nnDemonstrated proficiency in radiation therapy treatment delivery, patient positioning, treatment imaging, CT simulation, and radiation safety.
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nnExperience working effectively within a multidisciplinary Radiation Oncology environment.
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n nPreferred
nnnExperience with Varian TrueBeam treatment systems.
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nnExperience with ARIA and Eclipse.
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nnAdvanced CT simulation experience.
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nnExperience with image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) and contemporary radiation treatment techniques.
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nnPrevious experience functioning as a Senior Radiation Therapist, Lead Radiation Therapist, preceptor, trainer, or clinical resource.
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nnExperience training or mentoring Radiation Therapists or Radiation Therapy students.
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n nLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
nnnCurrent registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy – ARRT(T) required.
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nnCurrent Texas license or credential required to practice as a Radiation Therapist.
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nnCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
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nnMust maintain all licenses, registrations, and certifications required for the position throughout employment.
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n nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
nnnAdvanced knowledge of radiation therapy treatment techniques, procedures, and equipment.
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nnStrong understanding of radiation physics principles applicable to treatment delivery and patient safety.
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nnAdvanced knowledge of patient positioning, immobilization, treatment imaging, and treatment reproducibility.
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nnKnowledge of CT simulation and treatment planning workflows.
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nnStrong understanding of radiation safety practices and ALARA principles.
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nnAbility to identify treatment discrepancies and appropriately intervene or escalate concerns.
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nnAbility to serve as a clinical resource and provide effective guidance to other Radiation Therapists.
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nnAbility to train, mentor, and support the professional development of team members.
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nnStrong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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nnExcellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
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nnStrong interpersonal and communication skills.
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nnAbility to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team.
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nnAbility to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced patient care environment.
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nnAbility to adapt to changes in technology, clinical protocols, treatment techniques, and departmental operations.
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nnDemonstrated professionalism, accountability, dependability, and commitment to patient-centered care.
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n nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
nThe physical requirements of this position include, but are not limited to:
nnnAbility to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday.
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nnAbility to assist patients with positioning, transfers, and mobility as necessary.
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nnAbility to push, pull, move, and position treatment equipment and patient support devices.
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nnAbility to lift and/or move equipment and supplies consistent with departmental requirements.
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nnManual dexterity and visual acuity necessary to safely operate radiation therapy equipment and computer systems.
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nnAbility to perform repetitive movements associated with patient positioning, equipment operation, and computer use.
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nnAbility to respond appropriately in emergency patient care situations.
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n nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Worksite address
roanoke, TX, 76299, US
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